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HY08 FYO

2008 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,995 mi
Last recorded26,995 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Speedmaster9,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FYO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 26,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 26,271 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear foot rests missing but rear seat small

Fail 19 May 2022 26,268 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 25,621 miles

Rear EXHAUST NOISY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2017 24,828 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,722 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 19,463 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,295 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,454 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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HY08 FYO is a 2008 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 9,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 FYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY08 FYO registered?

HY08 FYO is a 2008 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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